Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Groff's Mill Road in Lower Salford is impassable. Homes between the river and the road take on water.
10 ft
Groff's mill Road begins to flood and is subject to closures.
8 ft
Bergey's Mill Park in Lower Salford begins to flood. The access road in and out of the park floods.
7 ft
Adjacent fields begin to flood in Lower Salford.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | 16.89 ft | 16,262 cfs |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 14.03 ft | 12,300 cfs |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 13.24 ft | 10,961 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SWVP1
River
East Branch Perkiomen Creek
County
Montgomery, PA
Coordinates
40.2586°N, 75.4292°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Branch Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville?
The East Branch Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01472810) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for East Branch Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Branch Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Branch Perkiomen Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add East Branch Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the East Branch Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.2586°N, 75.4292°W. USGS site number: 01472810. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey